Series 150 Advisory Circulars (ACs) for Airport Projects

Contains equipment specifications for light beacons which are used to locate and identify civil airports, military airports, seaplane bases, and heliports.

Date Cancelled: 09-24-2010

Explains the specifications for establishing geodetic control on or near an airport. It also describes how to submit the information to the National Geodetic Survey (NGS) for approval and inclusion in the National Spatial Reference System (NSRS) in support of aeronautical information surveys.

Date Cancelled: 09-15-2007

Provides the specifications for Airport Imagery Acquisition and describes how to submit the imagery to the National Geodetic Survey for approval in support of aeronautical information and airport engineering surveys. Note to Users: Not all agreed upon comments received have been incorporated into this version of the document. However, they may be incorporated in the next revision after due technical review and consultation with industry.

Date Cancelled: 09-15-2007

Provides the specifications for the collection of airport survey data through field and office methodologies in support of aeronautical information and airport engineering surveys. It also explains how to submit data to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which will forward the data to the National Geodetic Survey (NGS) for quality control purposes. The primary purpose of these general guidelines and specifications is to list the requirements for aeronautical surveys conducted at airports in support of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Surveying–GIS Program. Note to Users: Not all agreed upon comments received have been incorporated into this version of the document. However, they may be incorporated in the next revision after due technical review and consultation with industry.

Because of the size of this document, it is available as one large file (see Complete) or as several smaller files (see Parts 1-3).

Date Cancelled: 09-15-2007

Provides information on course and reference materials for training of aircraft and firefighting (ARFF) personnel.

Date Cancelled: 09-23-2009

Contains the specifications for containers designed to serve as airport light bases, transformer housings, junction boxes, and accessories. Provides the basic standard requirements for critical dimensions and performance requirements to which all manufacturers must demonstrate compliance.

Date Cancelled: 10-17-2006

Describes the qualifications for wildlife biologists who conduct Wildlife Hazard Assessments for airports certificated under Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 139. Addresses the minimum wildlife hazard management curriculum for the initial and recurrent training of airport personnel involved in implementing an FAA-approved Wildlife Hazard Management Plan.

Date Cancelled: 01-31-2012

Provides guidance on using the NOTAM system for airport condition reporting.

Date Cancelled: 01-28-2008
Cancelled By: 150/5200-28D

Provides guidance and recommendations on the installation of airport visual aids. This AC replaces several ACs, which are now cancelled: AC 150/5340-4C, Installation Details for Runway Centerline Touchdown Zone Lighting Systems; AC 150/5340-14B, Economy Approach Lighting Aids; AC 150/5340-17B, Standby Power for Non-FAA Airport Lighting Systems; AC 150/5340-21, Airport Miscellaneous Lighting Visual Aids; AC 150/5340-23B, Supplemental Wind Cones; AC 150/5340-24, Runway and Taxiway Edge Lighting System; AC 150/5340-27A, Air-to-Ground Radio Control of Airport Lighting Systems; AC 150/5340-28, Low Visibility Taxiway Lighting Systems; and AC 150/5340-29, Installation Details for Land and Hold Short Lighting Systems. See also Airport Technical Advisory on Electromagnetic Interference (EMI).

Because of the size of the document, it is available as one large file (see Complete) or as five smaller files (see Parts 1-5).

Date Cancelled: 09-20-2007

Contains the FAA specifications for low-impact resistant (LIR) structures used to support approach lighting systems (ALS) at airports.

Date Cancelled: 04-06-2007
Cancelled By: 150/5345-45C

Contains FAA specifications for light fixtures to be used on airport runways and taxiways.

Date Cancelled: 05-19-2009
Cancelled By: 150/5345-46D

Contains the FAA standards for retroreflective markers for airport runways and taxiways. See also Errata Sheet below.

Date Cancelled: 09-26-2011

Provides guidance for using the standardized International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) method to report airport pavement strength. The standardized method is known as the Aircraft Classification Number – Pavement Classification Number (ACN-PCN) method.

Date Cancelled: 08-26-2011

Contains the specifications for containers designed to serve as airport light bases, transformer housings, junction boxes, and accessories. Provides the basic standard requirements for critical dimensions and performance requirements to which all manufacturers must demonstrate compliance.

Date Cancelled: 01-23-2013

Provides guidance, specifications, and standards for painting, marking, and lighting of vehicles operating in the airport air operations area (AOA).

Date Cancelled: 04-01-2010

Provides guidance to assist airport operators in developing a snow and ice control plan, conducting and reporting runway friction surveys, and establishing snow removal and control procedures. Cancels AC 150/5220-13B, Runway Surface Condition Sensor Specification Guide, dated March 27, 1991.

Date Cancelled: 12-09-2008
Cancelled By: 150/5200-30C

Provides the specifications for Airport Imagery Acquisition and how to submit the imagery to the National Geodetic Survey for approval in support of aeronautical information and airport engineering surveys.

Date Cancelled: 09-29-2008
Cancelled By: 150/5300-17B

Provides the specifications for the collection of airport survey data through field and office methodologies in support of aeronautical information and airport engineering surveys. It also explains how to submit data to the FAA, which will forward the data to the National Geodetic Survey (NGS) for quality control purposes. The primary purpose of these general guidelines and specifications is to list the requirements for aeronautical surveys conducted at airports in support of the FAA Airport Surveying–GIS Program.

Because of the size of this document, it is available as one large file (see Complete) or as several smaller files (see Parts 1-4).

Date Cancelled: 05-08-2008
Cancelled By: 150/5300-18B

Provides standards, specifications, and guidance for designing aircraft deicing facilities. Note: Column No. 1 of Table 3-1 in this AC is cancelled and should be replaced with Column No. 1 of Table 3-2..

See also Draft AC 150/5300-14B.

Date Cancelled: 02-05-2008
Cancelled By: 150/5300-14B

Provides guidance and recommendations on the installation of airport visual aids.

See also--

• Airport Technical Advisory on Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) (below)
• The Design, Installation, and Maintenance of In-Pavement Airport Lighting (PDF) by Arthur S. Schai

Because of the size of the document, it is available as one large file (see Complete) or as five smaller files (see Parts 1-5).

Date Cancelled: 09-30-2008
Cancelled By: 150/5340-30D

Contains information, references, and guidelines for a family of aircraft rescue and fire fighting (ARFF) vehicles. Vehicles meeting this standard satisfy Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 139, Certification of Airports, and meet the requirements for airport response to aircraft fire fighting.

This AC cancels AC 150/5220-19, Guide Specification for Small, Dual Agent Aircraft Rescue, and Firefighting Vehicles (December 7, 1993).

This AC incorporates NFPA 414.0 (2007 edition) by reference, with noted additions, exceptions, and amendments. The AC should be read in conjunction with the NFPA Standards. To access the NFPA Standards, visit www.nfpa.org.

Date Cancelled: 05-31-2011

Provides the specified manufacturing requirements for panels used for remote control of airport lighting and auxiliary systems.

Date Cancelled: 09-29-2010

Provides guidance for reporting construction progress of projects under the Airport Improvement Program (AIP). Discusses use of FAA Form 5370-1, Construction Progress and Inspection Report.

Date Cancelled: 09-29-2008
Cancelled By: 150/5370-6D

Provides standards for the construction of airports. Items covered include general provisions, earthwork, flexible base courses, rigid base courses, flexible surface courses, rigid pavement, fencing, drainage, turfing, and lighting installation. See Errata Sheet below.

Because of the size of this document, it is available as a single file (see Complete) or as three smaller files (see Parts 1-3). See Construction Standards for Airports to access individual files for each item or part.

Date Cancelled: 09-30-2008
Cancelled By: 150/5370-10D

Provides guidance for the planning, design, installation, and maintenance of aviation grade artificial turf in areas adjacent to the operational areas of an airport.

Date Cancelled: 09-30-2009